Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA/PRN/Acute(MUSC/Florence, SC)
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant I report to the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant II provides optimal patient care by implementing a physical therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist I, II, or III, functions as a staff physical therapist assistant. Supervises PTA students and provides clinical education experiences. Patient populations served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnosis to include but not limited to neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient or outpatient throughout the hospital system.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- None.
Responsibilities
- Provides optimal patient care by implementing a physical therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.
- Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist I, II, or III, functions as a staff physical therapist assistant.
- Supervises PTA students and provides clinical education experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
